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Matt Sookram

Matt Sookram

Matthew Sookram is a Canadore College graduate. He has lived and worked in North Bay since 2009 covering different beats; everything from City Council to North Bay Battalion.

Recent Work by Matt

Ben Brunton’s scoring surge powering up Trappers

Ben Brunton’s scoring surge powering up Trappers

'It’s more than just his talent that makes him stand out; it’s his character, his focus, and the respect he commands on and off the ice'
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North Bay’s Aerospace Museum keeps military stories alive

North Bay’s Aerospace Museum keeps military stories alive

'You can touch things, hear things, even smell things that connect you to the past'
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North Bay’s Kaylee Lang eyes the next level in goaltending

North Bay’s Kaylee Lang eyes the next level in goaltending

'I try to stay connected to the play no matter what kind of game we're having. Whether I have 10 shots or 35 shots, I try to stay connected so that I can make the saves when it counts'
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Exploring forests through fire and time

Exploring forests through fire and time

'Globally, we’re seeing more large fires, but we’ve become quite adept at suppressing and managing fires locally'
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Martone's big night too much for Battalion in loss to Brampton

Martone's big night too much for Battalion in loss to Brampton

The Battalion have dropped three straight, but look to rebound in a rematch with Brampton on Sunday.
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Leafs legend Mats Sundin promotes new book in North Bay

Leafs legend Mats Sundin promotes new book in North Bay

'This is a great opportunity for Leafs fans, and all NHL fans to see a true star in their hometown'
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Disney movie driving the conversation about mental health

Disney movie driving the conversation about mental health

'What happens in the movie can be transposed to any life event for anybody despite their age'
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Chippewa football soars into playoffs after six-year hiatus

Chippewa football soars into playoffs after six-year hiatus

'It’s amazing to see how many people are invested in our success'
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Wolves take another bite out of the Battalion

Wolves take another bite out of the Battalion

For the second time in five days, the Wolves come out on top in a battle between division rivals.
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Andrew LeBlanc the OT hero in Battalion victory over Bulldogs

Andrew LeBlanc the OT hero in Battalion victory over Bulldogs

'We need to keep finishing our hits and creating turnovers and this will be a good game for us'
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